Maserati Grecale
Auto Express|May 10, 2023
FIRST DRIVE SUV takes fight to premium rivals. Does it succeed?
Alex Ingram
Maserati Grecale

MASERATI returned to form with its MC20 sports car, but it’s SUVs that will keep the company afloat and the mid-size Grecale has the potential to generate big profits if the firm gets it right. Having driven the base-spec GT model on the international launch, it showed promise.

Now it’s time to try the Porsche Macan rival on UK roads, and in mid-spec Modena trim, to see if we can uncover any more sophistication or any possible flaws) that smooth, European asphalt didn’t reveal.

From a design point of view, the simple fact that it has a little more grace than a BMW X3 M, and a fresher look than a Porsche Macan, will be enough for some; Maserati’s most modern interpretation of its design language definitely helps here.

Inside, things get even better. The cabin hits the mark for quality and practicality. Touch points such as the leather upholstery on the supportive front seats, the steering wheel and the lovely metal paddle shifters feel very expensive, while the customisable clock at the top of the dash takes a classic Maserati design cue into the digital era.

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